The Gathering Place offers free programs and services to help individuals and families cope with the impact of cancer in their lives.
Although The Gathering Place is not open for onsite programming during COVID-19, our staff is available to provide help via phone and virtual programs. Contact Betsy Kohn, Chief Program Officer, via email or 216.455.1507 to get connected.
To read more on our article 'Phones, Screens, Face-to-Face: How We Connect' click here.
Learn More About Our Upcoming Virtual Programs
Welcoming Orientation - Saturdays at 10:30am
Our Welcoming Orientation is provided virtually via Zoom on Saturdays at 10:30am to help individuals and families learn about the free programs and services The Gathering Place provides and what might work best for you. To register for a Saturday that fits your schedule please click here.
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Children, Teen & Family Programs
Connect with a staff member for individual support or get connected to our virtual family support groups. Learn more by clicking here.
Click here for the latest edition of our TGP Family Connection - information, resources and tools for helping your child or teen cope.
Cooking Classes & Nutrition Information
To access videos, recipes, and to register for upcoming virtual classes click here.
Distant Reiki
Click here to learn about our distant reiki and to make an appointment.
Exercise Classes & Zumba Gold
To access videos, learn more about and register for virtual classes click here.
Lectures & Workshops
Our virtual lectures and workshops cover a range of topics from updates on cancer to tools and tips for coping with the impact of cancer. Click here for programs and to register.
Meditation
Click here to learn about upcoming programs and for a meditation video playlist.
Support Groups
Our Virtual Support Groups offered include for the person with cancer, for those supporting a loved one, cancer specific groups and groups for those grieving the death of a loved one from cancer. Click here for a listing of all our virtual support groups and to connect with the facilitator.
Tai Chi & Yoga
Register for our weekly Saturday Tai Chi class provided via Zoom and view tai chi and yoga videos by clicking here.
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